Forms
Below are the forms needed to register with Appletree Day Care Centers. For questions or concerns regarding enrollment, classes, the Services that we offer or information in general, please call us or use our contact form for more information.
| Enrollment Application | Download |
| Discipline and Behavior Management | Download |
| Travel Authorization | Download |
| Emergency Information Card | Download |
| Medical Report | Download |
| Bye Bye Buggy Permission Form | Download |
| Photography Permission | Download |
Choosing a Child Care Provider
Child Development
- Are You Present with Your Children?
- Easy Ways to Teach Your Children to be Grateful for What They Have
- How to Keep Your Breast Pump Kit Clean: The Essentials
- Ten Reasons to Read to Your Child
- Five Steps To Raising Optimistic Children
- How to Wear Cloth Face Coverings
- COVID-19 Parents Supporting Children
- Actively Listening to Your Child
- Children’s Oral Health
- Helmet Safety
Health & Safety
- Keeping Children Safe
- Safer Ways to Celebrate Holidays
- Safer Travel Tips for Families with Unvaccinated Children
- How to Get Your Children to Go to Bed
- Keep Children Healthy during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- The Journey of Your Child’s Vaccine
- Child-Well Visits Are Essential
- COVID-19 Parents Supporting Children
- Caring for Children
- Cleaning And Disinfecting Your Home
***The information contained in these resources is for general information purposes only and is not meant in any way to replace advice given by healthcare professionals.***
Parenting Articles
- Keeping Children Safe
- Safer Ways to Celebrate Holidays
- Safer Travel Tips for Families with Unvaccinated Children
- Are You Present with Your Children?
- Easy Ways to Teach Your Children to be Grateful for What They Have
- How to Get Your Children to Go to Bed
- Ten Reasons to Read to Your Child
- Keep Children Healthy during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- The Journey of Your Child’s Vaccine
- Child-Well Visits Are Essential
***The information contained in these resources is for general information purposes only and is not meant in any way to replace advice given by healthcare professionals.***
Developmental Milestones
Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye bye” are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (crawling, walking, etc.).
Click on the age of your child to see the milestones:
Developmental Milestones
Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye bye” are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (crawling, walking, etc.).
Click on the age of your child to see the milestones:
“Learn the signs. Act early.” materials are not a substitute for standardized, validated developmental screening tools.
Developmental Milestones
Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye bye” are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (crawling, walking, etc.).
Click on the age of your child to see the milestones:
“Learn the signs. Act early.” materials are not a substitute for standardized, validated developmental screening tools.
National Resources Links
- American Association of Poison Control
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Child Care Aware Child Care Resources, Inc.
- Child Development – CDC
- Child Help National Child Abuse Hotline
- Children’s Health – National Library of Medicine
- Choose My Plate
- Disney Family Kids
- Health National Association for the Education of Young Children
- National Center for Family Literacy
- National Child Care Association
- PBSParents
- Positive Parenting
- Safe Child
- Safe Kids
State & Local Resources Links
Recent Articles
Keeping Children Safe
School is back in session. As you stock up on pencils, take first-day pictures, and adjust to new bus schedules, take a few, quick steps that can keep your child safer during an emergency.From tornadoes to water main breaks, emergencies can occur with little or no...
Safer Ways to Celebrate Holidays
Attending gatherings to celebrate events and holidays increases your risk of getting and spreading COVID-19. The safest way to celebrate is virtually, with people who live with you, or outside and at least 6 feet apart from others. For information on what fully...
Safer Travel Tips for Families with Unvaccinated Children
CDC recommends delaying travel until you are able to get fully vaccinated. If you are traveling with children who cannot get vaccinated at this time, follow recommendations for people who are not fully vaccinated and choose the safer travel options described below. ...
Quality Child Care – Best Practices in Action
Alex the Bear Goes to Child Care
Going to child care for the first time or entering a new child care setting can be a daunting experience for both children and parents. Alex the Bear seeks to make the transition exciting, enjoyable and a lot more fun! Join Alex as he prepares for his first adventure in child care.
Provided By: Child Care Aware – A Project of the Office of Child Care
Health & Safety
Health and safety measures are important in any child care facility. Child care programs should have plans and procedures in place to keep children safe from illness and injury.
Provided By: Child Care Aware – A Project of the Office of Child Care
Activities
Daily, scheduled activities provided for children in child care and early education programs offer opportunities for children to develop, practice skills and learn.
Provided By: Child Care Aware – A Project of the Office of Child Care
Caregiver to Child Ratios
Learn more about the recommended ratio guidelines for caregivers and children in quality child care. The lower the ratio, the more one-on-one attention each child may receive.
Provided By: Child Care Aware – A Project of the Office of Child Care
Caregiver Interaction
Caregiver interaction is important for several reasons. A close level of caregiver supervision helps protect children from injury. Engaging children in activities and conversations promotes learning and improves language skills.
Provided By: Child Care Aware – A Project of the Office of Child Care
Training & Education
Child development training for child care staff helps ensure quality programs for children. Child care providers should also receive training on a variety of health and safety topics.
Provided By: Child Care Aware – A Project of the Office of Child Care